Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 11:43AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1143 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sherman Pass, or 47 miles east of Omak, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sherman Pass.
This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 311
and 316, and between mile markers 318 and 328.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Okanogan Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov